Singapore plans to double number of certified HR professionals by 2025
As workplace fairness guidelines become law, more HR professionals are needed, says Member of Parliament Patrick Tay.
Singapore firms find talent retention and reskilling schemes most relevant
Besides schemes that help train and retain employees, firms also applied for programmes that have helped them digitalise and adopt technology.
Closing the gender gap with pro-female entrepreneurship policies
In addition to helping new enterprises grow, e-commerce could raise women’s participation in the workplace, said the World Bank.
Indonesia to improve job training for PWDs
The Social Affairs Ministry will be improving training for people with disabilities to widen their access to job opportunities or employment.
Reimagining work: How CHROs are leading from the front
Organised by HRM Asia, the CHRO Series Indonesia is kicking off today at the Shangri-La Hotel in Indonesia.
Thailand urges workers to upgrade their skills
Thai workers must be upskilled as the government reaffirms its commitment to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.
Indonesia boosts women’s work participation
Employees’ skills, financial independence, and financial inclusion have so far been improved through the Pre-Employment Card Programme.
Singapore plans to upgrade workforce reskilling programmes
The government plans to enhance its reskilling programmes to better meet the needs of mature and mid-career workers.
What the explosion of non-routine work means for HR
Josh Bersin describes the rise of non-routine work and how it is impacting HR decisions and the way work is carried out.
Be ready for the future of work by winning the talent war
A recent webinar organised by HRM Asia, in partnership with Accenture and Oracle, explored talent management strategies for HR leaders.
Indonesia strives to nurture digital talents
To achieve its goal of 9 million digital talents by 2030, the nation needs to produce 600,000 digital talents a year.
Singapore launches roadmap to bolster skills of tech workforce
5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and analytics were identified as tech trends that will create high job demand in the near future.
Employees in India value strong organisational leadership
The majority of the Indian workforce expects their employers to be leaders who inspire them to perform to the best of their ability.
Staying competitive in the modern workplace
By investing in employee skills development, SkillsFuture Singapore is helping employers to create a productive workforce to grow and succeed.
Malaysia focuses on upskilling workforce
Provisions to upskill talents in tech in the 2023 budget will help the country’s workforce be ready for jobs of the future.
Digital skills enhance employability in Asia Pacific
About 75% of employers in four Asia-Pacific countries reported a rise in demand for new hires with digital skills over the last five years.
Skills development key to maintaining employee job security
31% of Generation X workers in Singapore between ages 42 and 57 are worried about losing their jobs if they fail to keep up with digital transformation.
Skills employers seek when hiring graduates
While their technical literacy is deemed to be satisfactory, jobseekers need to improve their problem-solving skills to gain employment.
Innovation starts with developing human resources
Enterprises in Vietnam have been urged to equip young employees with the soft and digital skills needed to adapt to the requirements of Industry 4.0.
Business and workforce transformation in Singapore
Two new programmes offer SMEs the chance to push ahead with digitalisation to improve productivity, optimise operations and lower operation costs.
Remote work does not impede career progression
Instead of mandating a return to office, Dell is letting employees choose where they want to work and giving fair opportunities to all.
Businesses plan to invest more in coaching
Businesses use coaching to deliver change, thus creating opportunities for coaching to be democratised.
Future of work relies on talent networks and continuous learning
To support lifelong learning, employers, workers, institutions, and students in Singapore are encouraged to adopt new mindsets and roles.
Navigating a new world of work in Indonesia
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Indonesia will explore the latest hybrid work models that can empower leaders to build successful HR teams.
Employers in Malaysia urged to support employee training
Employers should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that their workers are given ample training to improve their skills, says trade union.
Building a future-ready workforce in a digital era
Natalia Navin, CHRO for Maxis, discusses the strategies the telco has implemented to empower employees to attain greater success in their work.
Redefining the role of HR leadership in reshaping work
More than 170 HR and business leaders discussed topics like modern HR mindsets, flexible work and employee wellbeing at HR Leadership Series: Live.
Asian leadership can lead organisations to greater heights
A new report by the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) reveals a persistent gap in Asian leadership representation on the global stage.
Establishing hybrid leadership in today’s changing world of work
The first instalment of HR Leadership Series: Live will shed light on strategies that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
What are the top skills employers look for?
Digital and data literacy are among the top 10 skills employees will need over the next decade, said Bernard Marr, author, keynote speaker and futurist.